Desolation Trail   There are many hiking trails in the White Mountains where beautiful scenery awaits you. We all need to get out in nature once in a while and Desolation Trail in Grafton County, New Hampshire is such a great place. A long drive separates Berlin from Desolation Trail, but it is one of many great trails in this area. New Hampshire is a great place for hikers. Notch Brook is a great local stream, and sites like Crawford Notch State Park are delightful to have a look     at. Just can't get enough of the White Mountains. Here at Desolation Trail there are plenty of folks from Waterville Valley, and why not camp at Dry River Campground if you're here at Desolation Trail. In case you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Swift River. Some of the water nearby flows, like Norcross Brook; Pemigewasset River - North Fork has a pleasant whitewater paddling spot nearby. If you came for an overnight stay Osceola Vista Campground - White Mountain National Forest is a delightful location to camp. If you want to hit the beach, Center Harbor Town Beach is in close proximity. High temperatures at Desolation Trail throughout   the summer are in the 70's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Desolation Trail temperatures descend to the 0's. Be the first to review Desolation Trail SUBMIT INPUT     Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Desolation Trail.   Trails Near Desolation Trail: Hancock Loop Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away Thoreau Falls Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away Zeacliff Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away North Slide, Grafton County , 6 miles away Church Pond Trail, Grafton County , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Desolation Trail: Ethan Pond Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Bretton Woods , 4 miles away Zealand Falls Appalachian Mountain Club Hut - Appalachian Trail, Bretton Woods , 5 miles away Sawyer Pond Shelter, Bartlett , 6 miles away Guyot Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Twin Mountain , 6 miles away Dry River Campground, Carroll County , 7 miles away   Whitewater Near Desolation Trail: Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge) Pemigewasset River - North Fork, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.4 miles long (Lincoln) Sawyer River, Carroll County , 5 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore) Swift River, Carroll County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls) Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)   Hotels Near Desolation Trail: Villager Motel, Bartlett , 7 miles away The Bartlett Inn, Bartlett , 7 miles away The Lodge At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods , 8 miles away Townhomes At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods , 8 miles away Omni Bretton Arms Mount Washington, Bretton Woods , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Desolation Trail Carrigain Pond, Grafton County , 1 miles away Wakondah Pond, Carroll County , 18 miles away Squam Lake, Belknap County , 18 miles away Moosilauke Pond, Grafton County , 18 miles away Forest Lake, Coos County , 19 miles away